Category: People and skills

Subcategory: People management

Professional development - PDSV

Facilitating the professional development of individuals in line with their career goals and organisational requirements.

Levels:

Level 4:
Description: Assists practitioners with creating personal development plans. Advises on suitable development activities such as specific learning or experience to be gained. Monitors practitioners' continuing professional development records. Ensures achievements and enhanced capabilities are recorded and referenced to personal and organisational objectives.

Level 5:
Description: Determines development needs for a professional practice area. Aligns development activities with organisational priorities, learning and development strategies and career pathways. Guides practitioners in creating development plans. Advises and supports assigned practitioners, ensuring alignment with professional development plans and career opportunities. Ensures practitioners record evidence of continuing professional development. Contributes to practitioners' performance appraisals, when required.

Level 6:
Description: Develops and defines a professional development framework for one or more professional disciplines. Determines and maintains organisational development needs in line with business needs and strategic direction. Generates development strategies to achieve required change. Develops and leads communities of practice, including defining career pathways. Defines the approach to identifying suitable individuals to provide career advice and support. Monitors progress and evaluates business benefits achieved from continual professional development.